All United Kingdom articles – Page 27
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NewsScientific breakthrough boosts drought-resistant crop development
Discovery of rapid molecular switch could have major implications
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NewsA fifth more farms hosted Open Farm Sunday in 2025
Event continues to educate the public in how farming works
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NewsFresh food helps Tesco to Q1 sales increase
CEO says result was achieved despite intense competition in the market
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NewsDefra budget cut by 2.7 per cent at Spending Review
AI, energy and R&D among the winners at Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review, while overall funding at Defra will be cut back
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NewsTikTok ‘snack hacks’ spike sales of pomegranate
Pomegranate seeds are outperforming prepared fruit sales thanks to viral social media recipe hits with chocolate chips, cucumber and halloumi
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NewsBranston looks to recruit 65 extra staff
Potato specialist says recruitment drive comes on the back of significant expansion
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CommentWhy UK growers need robots to survive
Rising costs and a shrinking workforce are driving UK growers toward automation, where there are many unrealised opportunities across farm operations, says Søren Peters, co-CEO at HowToRobot
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AnalysisBritish consumers “confused” by packaging recycling
Research by Aquapak shows that consumers are unsure despite the introduction of extended producer responsibility
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PromotionComing soon: Fresh Focus Avocado 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication promotes the very best of the avocado business to an international audience of buyers and importers
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NewsEU deal ‘won’t begin until 2027’, says NFU president
In a wide-ranging interview on stage at Festival of Fresh, Tom Bradshaw covered trade deals, PO funding, energy costs and how food and farming policies will affect fresh produce
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NewsSollum and Optimal look to advance AI greenhouse control
The companies combine dynamic lighting and AI climate control as they aim to create more precise controlled environment agriculture
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NewsNCGM unveils 'garden wall' to celebrate heritage
The ‘garden wall’ unveiling ceremony was attended by traders, MPs and friends of NCGM, with plaques commemorating individuals and organisations linked with the market as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations
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News£13.6mn of new grants for food redistribution
A dozen food charities will benefit from the additional cash
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NewsMorrisons’ Sustainable Farm Network reveals big emissions cut
Supermarket is working closely with farmer suppliers to reduce their impact
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NewsJersey Royal Company launches 2025 Cover Crop Competition
Contest aims to promote regenerative farming on the island
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NewsDole teams up with AgriSound to launch pollination study
The UK pilot-study aims to support smarter research and development for fruit production
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News‘Berries should be fun’: Angus Soft Fruits launches brand refresh
Significant investment and theatrical marketing strategy behind Good Natured Berries aims to ‘shake up the berry aisle with joyful shelf appeal’
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NewsBerryWorld scoops awards for premium varieties
Premium BerryWorld varieties picked up multiple awards at the 2025 Superior Taste Awards in Brussels
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NewsMajor expansion of Free School Meals announced
Campaigners welcome government commitment to supporting children
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NewsFestival of Fresh tackles the big topics
Flagship event attracts over 250 senior industry figures to Spalding in Lincolnshire